New study finds brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust
A study by the University of Southampton has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust.
The paradox of Australia’s response to COVID-19
A new report has found that the agile stability embedded in Australia’s health care state was ultimately responsible for the nation’s high vaccination rates.
University of Glasgow will lead new £1.3m climate tipping point research project
Researchers from the University of Glasgow will lead a £1.3m new partnership which aims to develop a network of underwater sensors to monitor the vital signs of the planet’s warming oceans.
VR tools give Kiwi Olympic and Paralympic athletes a competitive edge
New Zealand Winter Olympic and Winter Paralympic athletes have been given a performance advantage using virtual reality tools created by a team at the University of Canterbury (UC) to help them train for Beijing 2022.
Southampton scanning expertise helps investigate major Iron Age hoard
Historic England, Durham University and the British Museum have announced the discovery of the Melsonby Hoard: one of the largest and most important Iron Age finds in the UK.
UQ lab to detect and measure tiny plastic particles in the human body
In one of the world’s first plastics contamination-controlled laboratories, University of Queensland researchers have begun testing blood and tissue samples to develop ways to detect and measure nanoplastics in the human body.
University of Bristol academic’s Radio 4 drama Man Friday wins prestigious award
University of Bristol lecturer Dr Edson Burton has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Tinniswood Award which recognises the best audio drama script of the year.
Notable UC alumnus named finalist for New Zealander of the Year Award
Tā Tipene O’Regan (Ngāi Tahu) has been named as a finalist for the prestigious national accolade, the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award – Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa.
Mars Rover technology tested out on billion-year-old highland rock
Researchers from the University of St Andrews are trialing instruments to be used on the European Mars Rover.
The Second FHTM and FL Teacher-Student Friendly Football Match
As part of M.U.S.T.’s 22nd Anniversary celebration, the Second Teacher-Student Friendly Football Match organized by the Student Consultative Committee of FHTM was successfully held in the stadium of the university (Block I) on March 20, 2022.
